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Leer Color Match Issue

Discussion in 'Tonneau Covers, Caps and Shells' started by Estuarte18, May 10, 2018.

  1. May 10, 2018 at 6:45 PM
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    Estuarte18

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    I just picked up my truck after having the dealer use Canopy World install a Leer 100XR and I do not like the color match at all. Truck is a 2018 SR5 in Barcelona Red. The canopy looks much darker and has less flake. Need your advice. My current plan is to return it and insist that they repaint or replace it. I have attached a couple of pics.

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  2. May 10, 2018 at 6:47 PM
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    Yes, I would return it. I have a Leer on my truck and the color match is perfect. You should have bought a white one!
     
  3. May 10, 2018 at 6:48 PM
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    louscrw

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    No way I could deal with that mismatch. The color difference is pretty noticeable and I’m sure the dealer will see it to. I’d have them respray
     
  4. May 10, 2018 at 7:50 PM
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    teedubbya

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    I would have never accepted it to begin with.
     
  5. May 10, 2018 at 7:58 PM
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    Estuarte18

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    Thanks for the advice. I contacted my guy at the Toyota dealer. He was off today. Texted him the pics and he could see it right away. He said they will make sure it gets fixed to my satisfaction ASAP. Wanted to make sure it wasn't just me.
     
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  6. May 10, 2018 at 8:05 PM
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    same thing here, 2018 sr5 sport barcalona red. ordered a A.R.E. and it came in december, the truck was a little dirty when installed. i did question the color and installer mention that it was a good match for red. it still bothers me.
     
  7. May 10, 2018 at 8:10 PM
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    Chili1, I almost wonder if there is a new mix for Barcelona Red in the last year or two that the canopy manufacturers don't have dialed in yet. The color they used looks like the older red that I have seen on past Tacomas and Tundras. Our trucks seems brighter and they have a lot of flake.
     
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  8. May 10, 2018 at 10:33 PM
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    BuckWallace

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    There is an "older" red, so maybe the person doing the paint match is an idiot and is using the old/different color code. Glad to hear they're taking care of it for you.
     
  9. May 10, 2018 at 10:38 PM
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    there is definitely a difference in color. IMO I would take it back and make them fix it since you paid for color match.
     
  10. May 10, 2018 at 10:39 PM
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    Return it
     
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  11. May 15, 2018 at 10:16 PM
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    Following up. Leer approved the claim under the color match warranty and will repaint it.
     
  12. May 15, 2018 at 10:18 PM
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    Red top doesn’t match w the bottom. I say go topless....
     
  13. May 23, 2018 at 8:17 AM
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    Do these topper dealers and/or Leer not even look at the paint code? When I ordered my ARE, they took the paint code off of the sticker in the driver's door. I would have to assume that they did that?
     
  14. May 23, 2018 at 8:30 AM
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    Not sure how they got it wrong. Taking it in next week and they are going to repaint it. They are going to send my gas tank door to ensure a good match. I really like the canopy overall.
     
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  15. May 23, 2018 at 8:41 AM
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    Glad they are repainting for you. Sucks the inconvenience of it all though.
     
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    I'm thinking they will get it right this time. Hit up the dealer for an "inconvenience" freebie of some sort.................
     
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    I got the canopy back on Saturday. Leer sent it back to the factory and repainted it. I am happy with the color.

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    Looks great...very cool they redid it.
    Leer is a good company.
     
  19. Jul 8, 2018 at 10:16 AM
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    That does look a lot better.
     
  20. Jul 9, 2018 at 9:41 AM
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    That looks awesome!
     
  21. Jul 23, 2019 at 6:40 PM
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    I thought it would be helpful to make a post here on my 2018 Barcelona Red Tacoma. I just got a Leer topper installed today and it looks exactly like yours....in terms of mismatch. The topper is clearly darker than the truck. I will be asking Leer to repaint it. If they do not agree to do it, I will post that here.
     
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  22. Jul 24, 2019 at 6:00 PM
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    way off.demand a new one
     
  23. Jul 24, 2019 at 6:25 PM
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    Barcelona Red does have 13 or so shade variances. My body shop showed me the color sheets and it does vary quite a bit.
     
  24. Jul 24, 2019 at 9:27 PM
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    Looks a lot better. But... I still see the topper being a tad darker still. Hard to notice if you're not looking for it.

    I had mine color matched at a local shop and they took my gas cap cover to match the paint.
     
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